PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR

An established organization in central LA County is looking for a Parks & Recreation/Public Safety Director to fill a vacancy at their agency. This is a full-time position working for at least 3 months and can at the clients discretion be extended or made permanent. Compensation is open, DOE/DOQ.

PRIMARY DUTIES: Plans, develops and implements programs and goals for comprehensive human services, recreation services, social services or cultural services programs to serve the needs of agency residents. Supervises staff involved in the daily administration of community services programs and is responsible for the selection, training and evaluation of staff. Reconciles program expenditures, budgets, and grant records, authorizes and maintains records and works with federal, state and local representatives to assure compliance with funding guidelines. Manages the development of programs designed to aid individuals (from children to seniors) and a broad range of community groups in the areas of social interaction, recreation and leisure, community participation and access to community resources.

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in a related field, public or business administration, industrial relations or a related field. A Master s Degree is desirable.

Five years of broad and progressively responsible public safety/community services experience, including experience at the supervisory level. Public sector experience is mandatory.